Dwayne Brown
Founder + Community Curator
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For over four decades, Dwayne Brown has been more than just a corporate portrait photographer in Canada—he's been a mentor and a connector at heart. His love for capturing images of people and fostering relationships between creative minds sparked the idea for Headshots Matter. Under his guidance, a simple idea to connect photographers with potential clients has evolved into a larger supportive community. Dwayne takes great pride in the HSM community, where we celebrate each photographer's unique creative voice and entrepreneurial successes.

This spirit of community and connection is also reflected in Dwayne's award-winning loveOttawa project, which showcases Ottawa's vibrant culture and spirit. His latest project, "60 at 60," marks his dual milestones: 40 years in the photography business and his 60th birthday. These special black-and-white portraits profile people who have significantly influenced his career and life.

Jennifer Brown
Creative Partner + Special Projects

Jennifer's passion for the arts is lifelong. Her varied background in museum technology and degrees in philosophy and English literature uniquely position her to navigate the creative and operational sides of Headshots Matter.

Her crucial role involves capturing our membership's diversity and carefully examining each photographer's online presence to showcase their style and brand authentically. Her knack for merging analytical precision with empathetic understanding guides our team in supporting the community and fostering the growth of photographers at every level.

A vital creative partner, Jennifer brings invaluable insights and strategic thinking to the Headshots Matter team.

Barry Keegan
Fractional Chief Marketing Officer + AI specialist
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Barry Keegan brings 17 years of marketing and communication experience from his career spanning the private, public, and non-profit sectors. His keen insight and vibrant energy have been pivotal in delivering results for the organizations he has served.

Over the past few years, Barry has focused on upskilling with AI and marketing automation tools. He's participated in numerous conferences, workshops and programs, including AWS: Reinvent, Jasper AI's CMO Masterclass, the AI Marketing Institute's AI for Writers Summit, Fundraising AI Summit and the AI Breakdown's Beta Education Program. 

As a longtime collaborator with Dwayne Brown on various projects, including Headshots Matter, Barry has played a crucial role in helping grow the membership and cultivate the community. Barry’s engagement with the photography community continues beyond Headshots Matter. He has been instrumental in launching and producing the Photography Adjacent podcast with London-based photographer Tom Trevatt which explores photography, art, entrepreneurship and beyond.